Burned my 5th Dremel 4000...

[MrSinistar]

I currently use an old Black and Decker dremel and it still works great.

 

[MrPinski]

Ehhh, maybe I'm just not well enough versed in my tools yet... I have been using my Proxxon for a while now and it barely gets warm and it's uber quiet. I love it!

 

[zorg]

Ehhh, maybe I'm just not well enough versed in my tools yet... I have been using my Proxxon for a while now and it barely gets warm and it's uber quiet. I love it!

My second dremel I'm on burns my hands it gets so hot. Even after a couple of mins. I'm guessing this is not what its supposed to do , I might have to pick up one of those proxxon tools as I already have the powerpack.

 

[MrPinski]

My second dremel I'm on burns my hands it gets so hot. Even after a couple of mins. I'm guessing this is not what its supposed to do , I might have to pick up one of those proxxon tools as I already have the powerpack.

Soon as that starts to happen, say bye bye to that tool! I couldn't use mine for more than 2-3 min at a time before it got to the point where it felt hot enough to melt.

 

[Wes R]

This dremel i have can't even compare to the one i got from sears back in the 90s. My dad uses them for engraving and even he isn't happy with them for fairly minor work. The batteries on the cordless ones are about useless.

 

[TazMan2000]

i don't have the proxxon rotary tool but i do own another proxxon hand tool and you can tell its quality and well made.

german or japanese, i can't remember.

Never heard of Proxxon? C'mon. Proxx on...Prox off Daniel'san.:lol

TazMan2000

 

[feek61]

I bought a Ryobi about 8 or 10 years ago and it's still going strong.

 

[TheSt.LouisKid]

I inherited a Dremel from the early '70's that lasted for 10 years until it died. I got a craftsman which blew me away by how noisey the was in contrast.

At work in October of last year I got a brand new Dremel and the thing dropped dead last month. Didn't even last a year.

 

[ReproMan]

i use a black & decker rotary, very impressed with it

 

[Linkara]

I likewise use a fairly cheap $15 Black & Decker rotary, though I admit I'm usually not trying to cut through anything thicker than thin plastic or PVC.

 

[BrundelFly]

ROTO ZIP for the bigger stuff!!

 

[Drago Lordist]

I'm another in the pool that use a classic B&D from the 80's/90's - thing is a monster. I've used it to hand engrave flasks, wood, and fiberglass resin with no issues.

 

[brimst0ne13]

I got my dremel 4000 a few years ago n I use the flex shaft with it as well as the little drill press station accessory. I find that as long as you follow the instructions on how long to use it before its cooldown period and keep its inner brush clean, it'll last a good long while. Especially if you use the proper setting for the attachment you're using lol.

 

[Eaglewood]

I am at a stand still because I am tired of buying these things!!!!

What is the toughest rotary tool that is good for prop work?

What do you use?

What should I get?

Got tired of burning up Dremels-- bought one similar to this and its freaking great!!!!!
You can use different size tool with NO collets-- like a mini drill chuck on the end - Foot control--

FLEXIBLE SHAFT CARVER / GRINDER TOOL KIT new flex tool | eBay

 

[Malphas]

I got a Dremel Stencil style a couple of years ago and it still works fine but never again. Next one won't have that stupid pistol grip on it that gets in the way of everything and be corded.